Mediterranean xeric dune grassland

Sparse pioneer formations of fine grasses rich in spring-blooming therophytes characteristic of oligotrophic, superficial soils in grey dune systems of the Mediterranean. Numerous combinations of species occur and can be limited to certain areas, such as [Bromus fasciculatus], [Brachypodium distachyon], [Lagurus ovatus], [Stipa capensis], [Parapholis incurva], [Catapodium marinum], [Lamarckia aurea], [Silene sedoides], [Paronychia argentea], [Trigonella monspeliaca], [Plantago albicans, P. coronopus], [Senecio leucanthemifolius], [Convolvulus secundus].